I really dig the look of the new Ibanez TSA5TVR amp. It's part of their Tube Screamer amp line, which includes a built-in Tube Screamer pedal in the amp. For over 30 years the Ibanez Tube Screamer has been one of the most popular overdrive pedals in the world: a perennial favorite, famous for its warm, creamy tone and unequivocal responsiveness. Now the iconic pedal has found … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Tortex Jazz III XL and Ultex Jazz III XL
I've become a big fan of the Dunlop Jazz III picks, and it looks like Dunlop is expanding that line of picks by adding the Tortex Jazz III XL and the Ultex Jazz III XL. I actually like the smaller size of the regular Jazz III picks, but many people don't, and these new picks would be a good option for those people. Here are the details from Dunlop's site: Tortex Jazz III … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Elixir Strings Introduces New HD Light Set Co-Designed With Taylor Guitars
Elixir Strings let me know about a new series of strings that they designed in conjunction with Taylor Guitars, the HD Light set: Anaheim, CA (January 23, 2014), NAMM Show stand #4272, Hall C — Elixir® Strings (www.elixirstrings.com), the pioneer in coated guitar string technology, is taking advantage of Winter NAMM this year to launch its latest string set, HD Light. The … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Ibanez Paul Gilbert FRM250MF 25th Anniversary Guitar
Ibanez have announced a limited edition 25th anniversary Paul Gilbert Signature model guitar, the FRM250MF (description from Sweetwater): Paul Gilbert is an ace guitarist who's always spot on with his tone and technique, and his signature Ibanez solidbody electrics are spec'd to facilitate that level of uncompromised performance. The FRM250MF Limited Edition rocks an … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Gibson Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Firebird
Another interesting new signature guitar from Gibson, the Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Firebird: This features a traditional mahogany body and through-neck construction that has been part of the heritage of the iconic Firebird for decades. It has three mini-humbuckers with a pickup switching system designed by Baxter himself, allowing for any pickup combination on top of a coil tap … [Read more...]